Walter Scott - Events & Marketing Manager

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

7/21/2025

Job Description

Role Purpose

To support in developing and delivering a Marketing and Communications plan for the firm that will drive brand awareness and advocacy in key markets (Principally US, Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage events calendar for clients, consultants and prospects.
• Lead the development and execution of all materials for client events such as our conference and lecture series.
• Work with senior business development stakeholders to create and deliver marketing materials to support our distribution partners.
• Work closely with investment writers to repurpose content for different channels, client types, and regions.
• Support Client Service team members to put forward appropriate topics and Walter Scott – events manage presenters for Walter Scott and industry conferences and events
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with compliance to ensure Walter Scott is not in breach of any FCA communications rules.
• Fulfil the vendor champion role as outlined in the Vendor Management Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Events experience desirable
• Industry knowledge, especially of North American markets
• Working knowledge of SalesForce and CRM marketing helpful, but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders
  
  

Role Location

Edinburgh

Closing Date

Friday 15th August

Application

To ensure a fair and inclusive interview process, we encourage all applicants to inform us of any adjustments or adaptations they may require to fully participate. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us.

About Us

Established in 1983, Walter Scott is an investment management business built to deliver long-term success. We think of growth in decades and consider impact for generations, ignoring the volatility of the moment and the results of the day.

Our portfolio management philosophy is tried and tested: we focus solely on equity investments, holding stock only in high-quality, market-leading businesses that can generate sustainable growth for our clients. By keeping our strategy straightforward, we can go deeper in our research and further for our clients.

It’s an approach that begins and ends with doing the right thing. For the institutional clients we serve around the world – protecting and enhancing their assets. For our community – supporting causes with tangible outcomes for people in Edinburgh, and beyond. And for the 180 employees who make it all possible – fostering a close-knit culture, nurturing personal growth and offering truly rewarding careers.